Fall for these fun events in September
By Steffen Klenk Labor Day Weekend is here. While this traditionally means the height of tourist season comes to an end, there are still plenty of activities and happenings at the southern Jersey Shore this fall. Here are some favorite events that you can look forward...From Bert Parks to Bruce Springsteen: Songs of the Jersey Shore
By Bruce Klauber Frank Sinatra and Billy Joel sang about New York. Elton John rocked “Philadelphia Freedom.” Tony Bennett left his heart in San Francisco. Glen Campbell vocalized about the “Wichita Lineman.” Dozens have sung about Kansas City and the Monkees, of...Honoring Richard Somers on the 220th anniversary of his heroic death
By William Kelly Every year Somers Point holds its annual Richard Somers Day around his birthday, Sept. 15 (1778). This year they chose the 220th anniversary of the day he was immortalized as a war hero. Somers will be honored 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, the date he...Local garden clubs kick off a new season
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Just when many of you might be considering your garden season over, local garden clubs are just getting started. After taking a summer break from their regular meeting schedule, the garden clubs kickoff the start of the new gardening...
